Advisor: Dr. Stefanos N. Kales | Program: OEMR | Concentration: Occupational and Environmental Medicine
– Q & A –
What is your background/experience prior to entering the program?
Graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2013, and joined the Navy through the Health Professions Scholarship Program. I served 3 tours as Naval Flight Surgeon with Marines at MCAS Yuma, AZ, and Carrier Air Wing and Strike Fighter Training Squadron in NAS Oceana, Virginia with deployments to Japan and the Arabian Gulf.
Why/how did you become interested in Occupational Health?
As I was a flight surgeon I had a strong interest in Aerospace Medicine, and considered getting Occ Med later, but as it turns out, most of what I did on a regular basis was more Occupational Medicine. After a fortuitous meeting with an alumnus of this program, I was convinced this was the way to go.
What is your current involvement in Occupational Health as a trainee?
Chief resident in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency.
What are your future career plans/goals?
Hope to continue my career in Government or Aerospace industry.
What are your current or past Pilot Projects?
Capstone: Clinical considerations in return to work for FAA Airmen following COVID infection;
Research: Extended follow up study of Firefighter fitness after academy graduation.